as in hymn
a religious song
after the sermon we sang a brief psalm
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Recent Examples of psalm
After all, audiences may be captivated by the psalm singing itself, but then can also find more things that capture their imagination in the observational doc.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
Gallagher is also excited about Psalms of the People (Salim Nan Daoine), Jack Archer’s Gaelic-language documentary about Scotland’s cultural heritage of traditional Gaelic psalm singing.
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Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
Like a typical Catholic Mass, scriptures, psalms and gospels will be read and the Holy Communion will be given.
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Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Each song presents a lyrical tapestry that carries messages from God, frequently drawing upon references to biblical psalms.
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Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
26 Nov. 2025
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
Gallagher is also excited about Psalms of the People (Salim Nan Daoine), Jack Archer’s Gaelic-language documentary about Scotland’s cultural heritage of traditional Gaelic psalm singing.
—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
Like a typical Catholic Mass, scriptures, psalms and gospels will be read and the Holy Communion will be given.
—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Each song presents a lyrical tapestry that carries messages from God, frequently drawing upon references to biblical psalms.
—
Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
26 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for psalm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for psalm
Noun
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On this particular afternoon, worship began with an opening hymn that Brown led from the back, a one-woman choir.
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Many American poets have written hymns and howls, declarations and outcries for this country that brims with so many people, and so many hopes, from all over the world.
Noun
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Meanwhile, singing anthems at England national team matches is nothing new for English supporters.
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As the anthems played ahead of Curaçao’s first-ever World Cup match, Advocaat stood on the touchline and wiped away tears.
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“Psalm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psalm. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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